Measure for Pleasure

Garage Theatre

Billed by the Garage Theatre as a dirty whore of a play, this 18th century farce is filled with dildos, dames, trannies and tea, and takes a satirical gallop through love, sex and hate21st century mode. Written by David Grimm and directed by Eric Hamme, Measure for Pleasure producers suggest its the type of thing Moliere would have written if he were alive today, and not busy humping a stage hand. Its the SoCal premiere of the play, and proof that this indie theatrewhich won a couple of awards from the OC and District weeklies last year is, as they put it, never above a cheap laugh or a cheap beer. Sounds like Heaven for those who prefer a more Dante-esque version of it. Count us in.
April 30-May 29, 8 p.m., 2010